Custom Old Growth European Spruce and Mahogany Dreadnought from Santa Cruz!
$9,250.00
Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: Fret Dress, Setup.
In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Barrett Brooks plays a used Santa Cruz 1934DM Spruce/Mahogany Guitar.
In 1934, the powerful 14-fret herringbone dreadnought was unleashed. This has become one of the most revered and sought after designs of the steel string acoustic guitar. No one has reproduced the essence of the iconic original, until now. The secret to the often superior tone of vintage instruments lies in aged woods (crystallized resins) and the relaxation of tensions built-in during manufacture. This is exactly what we account for in our 1934 D Model. Brazilian Rosewood cut in the 1930’s, master grade/old growth Adirondack Spruce tops/bracing and real hot hide glue are among our secret weapons. Hot hide glue is a time tested, natural adhesive that sets glass-like and resonant for a quicker, cleaner response. This isn’t ‘like the old stuff.’ It is the old stuff. These rarified materials give us the foundation for a true and genuine vintage sound.
Not every venerable 1930’s herringbone dreadnought was exceptional, as they were products of a small, though nonetheless factory, assembly. By applying our singular tuning and voicing talents and taking our time to ensure a relaxed assembly, we consistently access the secrets to the ‘Old Bone’ sound. The original lacquer formula, nitro-cellulose, is composed of the same stuff as trees; we are protecting and enhancing the sound of the instrument with a fine coating of wood! It is the only choice to complement this heirloom quality guitar.
The 1934 D Model’s materials are very challenging to acquire. Availability is limited.
Interested in building your custom Santa Cruz with us? Email us at acoustics@soundpure.com, or call us at (919) 682-5552! Richard Hoover began building guitars and carved-top mandolins in 1972. By 1976 his focus was on the modern steel string guitar. The task of becoming a master at all aspects of guitar making is a lifelong pursuit, and Richard has patiently refined his craftsmanship and knowledge as his company has grown. It was and is Richard's intent to translate his skills and sensitivities as an individual builder to an exceptional team of craftspeople, each of whom could become an expert in their specialty. Richard's style of allowing his craftspeople to interpret his vision has propelled Santa Cruz Guitar Company to the forefront of modern guitar making. Each Santa Cruz guitar receives an extraordinary amount of individual attention due to our "bench style" of building, which necessitates that each worker not only perform his own specialty, but also review the work of those who have completed stages before him. Over half of all the instruments that we build are custom orders, reflecting to a high degree the personality and unique playing needs of the buyer. Every guitar top is graduated and tuned by hand to attain maximum resonance and sustain, ensuring a high level of consistency of sound within each standard model line as well as the ability for custom voicing. The balance, tone, volume, and response of a Santa Cruz guitar are established before the guitar is strung. By limiting the number of instruments built, we can practice a style of lutherie born from a genuine love of the guitar, as opposed to a production line approach that might favor greater numbers at the expense of our attention to detail. We believe that our approach ensures that every Santa Cruz guitar is exceptional. Our intent is to create a uniquely sophisticated instrument that will inspire and challenge its owner throughout a lifetime.
Model: 1934 DM
Serial: 7418
Year: 2018
Body Wood: Mahogany
Body Finish: Clear/Buffed
Top Wood: Old Growth European Spruce
Top Finish: Vintage Varnish Tint
Back Stripe: Zipper
Binding: Snakewood
Side Purfling: Black Purfle
Rosette: Vintage Style Ivoroid
Top Purfling: Black Purfle
Bracing/Voicing: Scalloped/Advanced X Adirondack w/ Hot Hide Glue
Neck Finish: Clear/Buffed
Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard: Ebony
Peghead: Solid Square
Peghead Binding: Snakewood
Peghead Overlay: Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: None
Bridge: Ebony 2-5/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Shape: V
Side Dots: Black
Fingerboard Inlay: SCGC Mini @ 16th Fret
Neck Width at 14th Fret: 2 3/16"
Fingerboard Binding: Snakewood
Pickguard: Dalmatian
Tuners: Waverly Nickel Gears w/ Oval Buttons
Electronics: None
Case: Hardshell
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